a town of Guatemala, capital of a department of the same name, on the small river Samala, 88 miles W.N.W. of Guatemala. It is large and well built, being second only to the capital in point of size. In the centre is a large market-place, with a fountain in the middle. The streets are straight, and the houses large and handsome. Among the churches in the town, there is one of large size and imposing appearance; and there is also a good town-hall. Some trade is carried on in wheat, sugar, woollen and cotton fabrics, &c. Pop. 20,000, many of whom are Indians.